Electronics Test Technician - Quality & Yield

Patton, LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton, LLC in Gaithersburg is seeking experienced Test Technicians to support a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, test, and optimize procedures across network access products, reading schematics and documentation while maintaining IPC-A-610 and ESD practices.

You will work with engineering and production teams, develop test setups and fixtures, and mentor junior technicians to improve yield and quality.

Qualifications

• AA or Technician Diploma in Electronics Technology or high school diploma with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals and components.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting to board/component level.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 inspection and/or soldering standards.
• Understanding of ESD handling practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word) and collaboration platforms (Teams).
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing, and component-level troubleshooting on network access and connectivity products using documentation and automated test systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and technical docs to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Develop, improve, and maintain test procedures, setups, fixtures, and strategies to boost efficiency and coverage.
• Document test results, failures, and manufacturing activities clearly and accurately.
• Identify trends and provide feedback to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Management to improve quality and yield.
• Train and mentor other technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Support, Planning, and Sales to support inquiries or resolutions.
• Ensure IPC-A-610 compliance and proper ESD handling; maintain quality systems and policies.
• Perform firmware loading, configuration, and use of terminal programs as required.
• Work independently or in team-based production environments.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Schematics interpretation

Documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology

High School Diploma

Technician Diploma in Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Patton, LLC in Gaithersburg is seeking experienced Test Technicians to support a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, test, and optimize procedures across network access products, reading schematics and documentation while maintaining IPC-A-610 and ESD practices.

You will work with engineering and production teams, develop test setups and fixtures, and mentor junior technicians to improve yield and quality.